PHOTO UPDATE | SPENCER STALEY DROOP
Iteration No. 2.
Lighting Design by Spencer Scott Staley.
Photos by Arthur Hitchcock
TGM | AIRBNB
In honor of the new year, we would love to share some information about a project truly defined a lot of 2014 for the TGM team. Earlier in the year we were approached by Aaron Taylor Harvey from Airbnb, and began discussing the possibility of creating custom furnishing for a new call center here in Portland. Those discussions eventually developed into a full collaboration between Aaron, his talented partner Rachael, and our team of designers/fabricators.
This project involved creating an entirely new line of products for their new workspace. The overall scope of the project fluctuated over time to fit their needs, but in the end it provided an exciting challenge for us company-wide. Our process involved a lot of initial research, and learning on-the-fly/pulling from past experiences. We were able to augment our operations + process through necessity + organic growth, which in turn led to us really discovering our production abilities + limitations. It also created a cohesive goal that really seemed to stimulate our internal talents + passions.
Airbnb + it's team of architects/designers had precise standards, which is something that we were incredibly appreciative of. We worked closely with them to ensure those standards were met + exceeded throughout the entire process. We enjoyed thinking about home use vs. busy commercial office use, picking the right density of seat cushion foam, + we absolutely loved all of their fabric choices. We utilized both traditional + modern fabrication techniques, which included everything from custom welded steel brackets to laser cut acrylic panels for integrated charging stations.
It was amazing for our team to be able to grow + learn while creating for a company that definitely thinks differently than most. They were continually supportive of our design choices, and in turn had some incredible input themselves! To see the products from casual sketches to a beautiful + functional piece of design was the best part of our year.
The final implementation of the work was astounding. The office is buzzing with activity, yet it maintained a comfortable atmosphere. Observing our work + the work of other local designers working in concert with it's intended audience was an heart-warming experience that we hope to recreate again.
Please check out some of the recent press about the space:
http://curbed.com/archives/2014/12/17/airbnbs-portland-office-design.php
http://www.wired.com/2014/12/airbnb-invents-call-center-isnt-hell-work/
https://homes.yahoo.com/news/office-spaces-airbnb-creates-call-160321088.html
Photographs of our work + our process will be posted in separate posts!
- spencer Staley
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Ping Pong/Table Tennis Conference Table
Here is our most recent creation! A one-of-a-kind Ping Pong/Table Tennis conference table.
Crafted here in the Good Mod workshop with the design industry in mind. We have put a lot of time and effort into making the ultimate conference table. This table would be perfect for any creative workplace or avid table tennis enthusiast.
The top features a center line of flush brass inlay, adding a stylish dividing line that meshes perfectly with the table's natural tones. The legs are custom fabricated steel, and have been powder-coated a vibrant orange.
We would love for you to come visit & try it out! All tables are completely custom, ensuring that every detail fits seamlessly into its new environment.
Photos by Arthur Hitchcock
- spencer Staley
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Atelier Lapchi PDX has our showroom covered.
Our friends over at Atelier Lapchi stopped by yesterday and dropped off some incredible rugs to help bring some color & texture to our showroom floors. Each of these stunning rugs are made by hand in Tibet & Pakistan from the finest silk & wool and are all GoodWeave certified. Take a look!
Photos by Arthur Hitchcock
You can find Atelier Lapchi at 809 NW Flanders in the Pearl District, be sure to stop by and say hello! They have some incredible and inspiring rugs to share with you.
- spencer Staley
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